Music Generation/Musician Educator

Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan is a performance music education service in Counties Cavan and Monaghan that provides opportunities for children and young people to access a range of high quality, subsidised vocal and instrumental tuition in their local area.

Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan is part of the national programme of Music Generation, which was Initiated by Music Network. Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Youth and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs).

Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan is managed locally by Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) and Monaghan and Cavan County Councils. CMETB, as lead partner for Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan, now wishes to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Musicians / Musician Educators to join its panel to deliver the following programmes:

1.   Early Years Programme (ages 2-5)

A responsive early years’ music-making programme that places creative exploration of meaningful music-making at its core.

2.   Schools Programme (ages 5-18)

A dynamic and inclusive musicianship programme, which will include the voice as the main instrument for primary schools. Instrumental provision features as part of our programme: this includes various genres of music for both primary & secondary schools

3.   Community Music Programme (ages 7-18)

A dynamic, multi-genre programme in hubs with structured weekly tuition on various instruments & genres building skills to enable ensemble opportunities for creating and performing. Music Technology programmes will also feature, to address young people’s needs.

4.   Inclusive Programme (ages 5-18)

An inclusive and progressive music-making programme for children and young people with additional educational needs-including Autism and Asperger’s. This programme will be delivered in schools and in community settings.

Musicians / Musician Educators will work with children and young people in group contexts and may work on one or more programmes at any given time. Musician Educators may be required to deliver programmes in person and/or online, as required. Cavan and Monaghan are divided into five regions as follows:

·        Monaghan Town / Clones

(including Scotshouse, Newbliss, Smithborough, Threemilehouse, Glaslough, Tydavnet, Clontibret)

·        Monaghan South / Cavan East

(including Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Inniskeen, Ballybay, Shercock, Kingscourt)

·        Cavan Town / Cootehill

(including Drung, Stradone, Butlersbridge, Ballyhaise, Redhills, Ballinagh, Crosskeys, Drum,

Maudabawn)

·        Cavan West

(including Killeshandra, Loch Gowna, Arva, Belturbet, Ballyconnell, Bawnboy, Swanlinbar, Blacklion)

·        Cavan South

(including Mullagh, Bailieborough, Virginia, Ballyjamesduff, Mountnugent, Killnaleck, Bruskey)

Musicians / Musician Educators must be available to deliver tuition at more than one location within a region.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Tenure

Successful applicants will be offered a Specified Purpose Contract when opportunities arise, in their particular area of expertise. All contracts are subject to sufficient uptake by participants and the continuation of Music Generation funding.

Hours

Hours of working vary and will be discussed and notified in advance. Tuition and rehearsals may take place within school hours, outside of school hours, during weekends and/or school holidays.

Tuition, Meetings and Professional Development

The role of a Musician Educator working on Music Generation programmes will require:

·        delivery of high-quality performance music education (in person and/or online, as required).

·        attendance at and engagement with Continuing Professional Development and training.

·        participation in planning and other such meetings as required by the Music Development Officer.

·        any other reasonable duties as may be determined from time to time.

The Musician Educator role will require:

·        collaboration as a member of the Musician Educator team on the creation of programmes.

·        creation of online content to support the delivery of work.

Garda Vetting and Child Protection policies

Inclusion on the panel is subject to Garda Vetting and there being no disclosure of convictions which CMETB considers would render the candidate unsuitable to work with children/vulnerable adults. This process will commence prior to appointment.

All successful candidates must participate in Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan’s induction process and Child Protection training.

Salary

·        €42.49 per hour(plus €5.79 holiday pay paid thrice annually - in Spring, Summer, Winter).

·        Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Driving Licence: Candidates must hold a full and valid driving licence, with access to own transport.

Recruitment Process

The Selection Process may include:

·        Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application.

·        Qualifying preliminary interview.

·        A presentation.

The Selection Process will include:

·        A competitive interview.

·        Reference checking.

·        Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment.